FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AMERICA JUNCTION R

Carrying AMERICA JUNCTION R over SOUTHERN RR

1MILE E HWY 269, Walker, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AMERICA JUNCTION R

The AMERICA JUNCTION R bridge in Walker, Alabama carries AMERICA JUNCTION R over SOUTHERN RR. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How AMERICA JUNCTION R compares

▼ 14.7
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Alabama bridges
224
Bridges in Walker · 14 in Poor condition
AMERICA JUNCTION R 23.6 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.5
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
002218

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AMERICA JUNCTION R is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare AMERICA JUNCTION R against other structures in Walker and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for AMERICA JUNCTION R?

AMERICA JUNCTION R in Walker, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AMERICA JUNCTION R inspected?

AMERICA JUNCTION R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AMERICA JUNCTION R is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for AMERICA JUNCTION R?

AMERICA JUNCTION R has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AMERICA JUNCTION R?

AMERICA JUNCTION R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is AMERICA JUNCTION R and does age affect safety?

AMERICA JUNCTION R was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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